The New Normal isn't Normal--It Erodes Democracy

The New Normal isn't Normal--It Erodes Democracy

We've been told that public colleges and universities have entered a New Normal. It's supposed to be stable and sustainable. It gives colleges less--to...

UCSB Staff Assembly Exec Letter Supporting Senate Concerns About New Pension Tier

UCSB Staff Assembly Exec Letter Supporting Senate Concerns About New Pension Tier

Retirement Options Feedback The UCSB Staff AssemblyExecutive Board, which is comprised of policy covered staff, believe that future retirement options...

Where I Implant UC, There Shall Inequality Be

Where I Implant UC, There Shall Inequality Be

I realize there are many other factors, but the geography of the state inequality boom does not put the University of California system on the side...

On the Virtues of Defining Benefits: Two Readings of the Retirements Options Task Force

On the Virtues of Defining Benefits: Two Readings of the Retirements Options Task Force

In the context of ongoing doubts about the value of Defined Benefit pensions to public institutions and the people who serve them, we offer two pieces...

UC Berkeley Chancellor Says New Normal Is Here to Stay, Will Restructure Campus

UC Berkeley Chancellor Says New Normal Is Here to Stay, Will Restructure Campus

The UC Berkeley community received this email this morning. You can find coverage at Inside Higher Ed and The Chronicle of Higher Education. From:...

UCSB Faculty Association Statement in Opposition to New Pension Tier

UCSB Faculty Association Statement in Opposition to New Pension Tier

The following is a letter sent to Colleagues by the UCSB Faculty Association calling for opposition to the proposed new pension tier. Dear...